The Classic Commercial Vehicles (Bus, Trucks etc) Thread

karlosdeville · 24th October 2008, 09:47

This morning's Indian Express and Times of India both carried a picture of a dark green Dodge/Fargo/PAL truck with a policeman. I see the truck regularly, didn't know it was a police vehicle. If I remember right, the regn was MHJ 5212. Note the period sunvisor, a rarity to see today. The regn. dates to 1967, Poona.

SuperSelect · 24th October 2008, 23:56

Hey what a lovely blast from the past ! I remember seeing these Police vehicles pretty regularly, way back in my school days.. In fact one does see them in 70's Hindi movies, in a dark blue shade (with cops in dark blue uniforms, with short pants nonetheless !)

C.S.ANANTH · 25th October 2008, 17:50

These were known as Fargo Rocket !

Brutus · 27th October 2008, 11:37

I heard someone mention military CMP's. Last year i saw one freshly auctioned one in mayapuri, although it disappeared the next time i went there. I know, i double checked because i was doubtful if the army would auction the truck after such a long time.

fx45 · 27th October 2008, 12:25

are those Fargo's still used by Pune Police? They would be the only ones to use them in government service in India i feel.

karlosdeville · 28th October 2008, 09:10

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These were known as Fargo Rocket !

I assume they were also badged the Dodge Rocket, as illustrated in this Indian brochure.

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are those Fargo's still used by Pune Police? They would be the only ones to use them in government service in India i feel.

This is the only one Ive seen still in service, though Im sure some smaller cities may still have a couple in service.

iraghava · 28th October 2008, 16:40

I believe this is the same one. Is dumped at the local Electricity Board Housing colony.

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amit V8 · 28th October 2008, 18:19

here is a 55/56 chevy-hm truck used by the kolkata municipality.

deepclutch · 28th October 2008, 18:42

Here in kerala, we can find standard van's.standard 20 are used as "thattu kada" modified to serve fast food in Highway sides. you can find them in most parts.

Here, I saw a nissan recovery van still used. let me try if I can get a snap tomorrow and thanks for the thread.

Stanher · 28th October 2008, 23:47

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Here in kerala, we can find standard van's.standard 20 are used as "thattu kada" modified to serve fast food in Highway sides. you can find them in most parts.

Do try and take some pics. of these ASAP. They may just disappear even from there one fine day! I havent seen any on/off roads even in Madras, where they were as common as dirt, when I visited last month! I did take pics. of the last ones I got to see around 2002 (non-digital so will have to wait for uploading them.)

suren181 · 29th October 2008, 14:18

Happened to see a pic of a Tempo (haven't seen one in many years now) in a Travelblog of someones, of which the link I am posting below the pic. There is also a mention in one of the comments that these tempos are aplenty in the state of MP and that they are a nuisance as such. Anyone want to undertake the job of ridding the roads of them and adding them to their collection?

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Source: Driving Trip across India - Page 5 - SkyscraperCity

P.S: Do check posts # 83 & 99 on this thread

karlosdeville · 29th October 2008, 14:23

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Happened to see a pic of a Tempo (haven't seen one in many years now) in a Travelblog of someones, of which the link I am posting below the pic. There is also a mention in one of the comments that these tempos are aplenty in the state of MP and that they are a nuisance as such. Anyone want to undertake the job of ridding the roads of them and adding them to their collection?

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Source: Driving Trip across India - Page 5 - SkyscraperCity

P.S: Do check posts # 83 & 99 on this thread

Yeah Im told they are quite common in those areas. Would love to have an original two stroker. I wonder if a single petrol engine survives in India.

Cyrus43 · 29th October 2008, 16:52

Thats a Hanseet Tempo!! There are SEVERAL in and near Indore when i visited last, Though i doubt if they have original engines. Will take pictures when i go in February. These are a Sight to see on the road..

iraghava · 30th October 2008, 03:46

Lots of these are also still plying in interior parts of UP. You guys want pics?

egangsta · 30th October 2008, 10:30

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You guys want pics?

Please do post some pics Ishaan.

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deepclutch Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Muvattupuzha Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 135 Times	Here in kerala, we can find standard van's.standard 20 are used as "thattu kada" modified to serve fast food in Highway sides. you can find them in most parts. Here, I saw a nissan recovery van still used. let me try if I can get a snap tomorrow and thanks for the thread.
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suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 848 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage	Tempos anyone? Happened to see a pic of a Tempo (haven't seen one in many years now) in a Travelblog of someones, of which the link I am posting below the pic. There is also a mention in one of the comments that these tempos are aplenty in the state of MP and that they are a nuisance as such. Anyone want to undertake the job of ridding the roads of them and adding them to their collection? Source: Driving Trip across India - Page 5 - SkyscraperCity P.S: Do check posts # 83 & 99 on this thread
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Cyrus43 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,010 Thanked: 187 Times View My Garage	Thats a Hanseet Tempo!! There are SEVERAL in and near Indore when i visited last, Though i doubt if they have original engines. Will take pictures when i go in February. These are a Sight to see on the road..
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30th October 2008, 03:46	#164
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	Lots of these are also still plying in interior parts of UP. You guys want pics?
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